Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 7

Ofsted: Good

Newfield Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Glasshoughton Infant Academy is a primary school in Castleford for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 January 2023, report published 8 May 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

222 pupils on roll, with places for 180

Eligible for free school meals6.3%

6.3%, 20.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.9%

5.9%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9%

9%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Glasshoughton Infant Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Castleford Park Junior Academy	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford	0.3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	52% met the expected standard
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Half Acres Primary Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	65% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: CASTLEFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms M Senior
Phone: 01977516343
Website: glasshoughtoninfant.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Newfield Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4BH
Local authority: Wakefield
URN: 140312

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.